Easy Cream Cheese Stuffed Bell Peppers for Effortless Dinners
These Easy Cream Cheese Stuffed Bell Peppers are a colorful and comforting dinner option, perfect for quick weeknight meals.
Equipment
- - Baking dish
- - Skillet
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Peppers
- 4 Green Bell Peppers Choose red, yellow, or orange for a sweeter twist.
For the Filling
- 1 lb Sausage Try spicy Italian sausage for an added kick.
- 1 lb Italian Sausage Opt for a mild version for balanced seasoning.
- 5 oz Cream Cheese Make sure it's softened to blend easily.
- 1.5 cups Cheddar Cheese Pepper jack can be fun for a spicy variation.
- 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Low-fat options work nicely too.
- 0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly shredded gives the best texture.
For the Seasoning
- 1.5 tsp Seasoned Salt Regular salt works fine with your favorite spices mixed in.
- 0.75 tsp Pepper Adjust according to your spice preference.
- 1 tsp Onion Powder Fresh chopped onions add a fun texture.
- 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder Use fresh garlic for a more potent punch!
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash, halve, and seed the green peppers. Arrange them cut-side up in a greased baking dish.
- Set your oven to 400°F to preheat.
- In a skillet, brown the sausage and Italian sausage over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, seasoned salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and the cooked sausage. Stir until smooth.
- Spoon the creamy mixture evenly into each pepper half.
- Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove foil and sprinkle parmesan and mozzarella cheeses on top of each pepper.
- Bake uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
These stuffed peppers are versatile; swap cheeses and meats according to your preferences. Perfect for meal prep and leftovers.